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Georgian Newspaper Project
Find out about life in Georgian Bath.
This database contains brief summaries of articles, advertisements and notices in the Bath Chronicle newspaper, for selected years between 1770 and 1800.
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| Music: Miss Guest's Concert - New Assembly Rooms on 18 Dec. Various overtures, songs, piano & Mr [J. C.] Bach's serenata "Rinaldo & Armida". Tickets 5s from Miss Guest, Princes Bldgs, Bath, et al. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:3 c |
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| Inns: "Raven", Abbey Green, Bath is now taken & entered by James Lilly (from Globe Inn, Kingsmead St). Bath Musical society meetings at Raven will continue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1582/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr James Shipway, plasterer, to Miss Martha Bond of Bath, on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1549/ article:3 b |
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| Education: "Eidouranion" (large transparent orrery) - Mr Walker from London will read his astronomical lecture on this elaborate & splendid machine at Axford's Exhibition Rooms, Bond St, Bath on 24 Dec. Admission 2s 6d. Doors open 6pm, lecture begins 7pm precisely Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1611/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs "Henry II" with "The Padlock"; next Sat, comedy " Word to the Wise", v. successful at 1st performance in Bath 10 years ago, with musical entertainment "The Agreeable Surprise"; next Thursday "The Maid of the Mill" with "Harlequin Touchstone" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1603/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: American War - on Wed, Mr Fox still trying to get production of the provisional treaty [of peace] to the House of Commons, there are differing interpretations thereof. The motion for production was lost, Noes 219, Ayes 40 (London, 20 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1613/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Notices: horse found - black colt, 14 hands high, ca. 3 yrs old strayed into barton at Timsbury of John Chivers on 14 Dec. Owner may have back on payment of charges. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1620/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: the press-shop of Messrs Cam, Hillier & Bush, at Bradford Wilts broken open onn16 Dec & robbed of a ½-piece of superfine broadcloth (marked at top, "no. 66249, Cam & Co, superfine"). 20 guin reward for discovery of offender/s, accomplice [who informs] eligible for same reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:2 d |
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| Notices: lost - last night from a gentleman's pocket, plain gold watch, maker Robert Holmes, Dublin no 86. Reward 1 guin if brought to the printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - enthusiastic review of last night's "School for Scandal" and the new pantomime "The Necromancer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1602/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: ## American War - messengers with dispatches from France arrived this morning (London, 3 Dec). Provisional articles signed by HMs Cmmsnrs & the Cmssnrs of the USA on 30 Nov & are to be inserted & constitute a Treaty of Peace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC New Assembly Rooms - 30 Dec. Tickets Mr Dawson, Brock St, or New Rooms etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1629/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Scrivens in Brock St, Bath, yesterday se'nnight [3 Dec] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:3 b |
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| News: American War - Capt Asgill of the Guards [lately imprisoned in America] at the levee for the first time since his arrival in Town - in good health, but legs still swollen from heavy chains, he was beaten by his guard & could see the 80 ft high gallows outside his cell marked "For the execution of Capt Asgill". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1628/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Workhouse management - letter to parishioners of St Peter & Paul on proposal from Mr Baily of Tetbury "a man of property" "a manufacturer". It suggests actual saving from Bailey's scheme will be 2 or 3 X more than the suggested £100 p.a. Present Workhouse master did not deliver an alternative proposal by the date required. St James's parish have already agreed to the proposal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: vandalism [ILLGBL] - removal of 2 bars over area under portico leading from Orchard St, Bath to the Parade. 5 guin reward from Benj. Morris for info & conviction of offenders Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1605/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday "The Spanish Friar" with "The Quaker"; Saturday "Much Ado about Nothing" with "Tom Thumb"; Tuesday "Clandestine Marriage" with "Harlequin Necromancer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1553/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Bartholomew Smith, esq., at Timsbury [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:2 b |
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| News: ## Mayor pays great attention to Bath police - not a beggar to be seen in streets, dissolute vagrants driven away, now trying to suppress tumult & irregularity in the chairmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1634/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: ## Poorhouse contd.- "heavy & increasing expense of the poor". Churchwardens & Overseers recommend Mr Baily of Tetbury a) to provide good proper & sufficient meat, drink, washing, mending & apparel for all poor persons sent to [poorhouse], b) procure skilled medical attention for sick, & c) decently bury paupers dying in Workhouse. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture belonging to Miss Saunders, inc some paintings, books & fine prints. At her late dwelling house opp The Guildhall, Bath, on 2 Dec by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1506/ article:2 b |
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| Music: 6th subscription concert, New Assembly Rooms, Mr [J.C.] Bach's "Rinaldo & Armida" with Miss Cantelo as Armida for 1 night only. Subn for 2 remaining concerts 10s 6d - non-subscribers admission 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1554/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: ## market for hogs & other cattle will in future be in large open area, Saw Close, a small distance from present Bath Markets. Bath Market will open 1 Jan. By order of the Mayor - Leonard Coward, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath -Lord & Lady Howe, Lady Jane Harman, Lady Rachel Sandford, Lady Bayntun, Sir John & Lady Lawson [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Health: ## Mrs De St Raymond, dentist has arrived in Bath, at Mr Cross's, brewer, 4 Murfet [Morford] St, (her home 21 Curzon St, London). Extractions transplants, human & artificial teeth from 1 to entire set. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC Old Rooms - 3 Jan. Tickets Mr Tyson in Pierrepont St, at Rooms & booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1630/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: James Powell, esq., merchant, late of Bristol, at Kingston in Jamaica Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1 b |
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| Education: ## astronomy - "Eidouranion" or large orrery at Axford's Exhibition Room, Bond St, Bath. Mr Walker (lecturer in Philosophy, George St, Hanover Sq, London) will lecture on his elaborate & splendid machine on Thurs at 7pm, & on Sat at 12 noon. Movements of Earth & planets, transit of Venus, finding longitude & distance of heavenly bodies in Herschell's work. Admission 2s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1621/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals, contd - Lady F. Morgan, Lady Head, Lady R. Sanford, Lady Foster, Hon Mr Chicester, Sir G. Paul, Sir Abraham Elton, Sir Robet Harland & lady [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1547/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur, "The Maid of the Oaks" with "Harlequin Touchstone"; Fri, "Romeo & Juliet" with new musical entertainment "The Agreeable Surprise"; Sat, "The West Indian" with "The Virgin Unmasked"; Tue, "The Chapter of Accidents" with entertainments Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1639/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: Parliamentary reform - at a county of York General meeting on 19 Dec, unanimous approval for petition to House of Commons on inadequate state of representation of the people in parliament & seeking abolition of at least 50 of the most obnoxious boroughs, etc (London, 27 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: generous support for subscription in Birmingham so poor housekeepers can buy nearly 6lbs bread for 6d, for the next 16 weeks (London, 24 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1627/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly - at White Hart inn on Wed 18 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1559/ article:1 d |
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| Property: for sale in fee - land, 3 closes in Wellow 10 acres, late in possn Samuel Flower. Apply James Clement of Claverton, John Fielder, Rivers St; or John Jefferys, Crescent, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1557/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - short review of new pantomime last night. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1550/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Latty & Clapp, ironmongers, braziers & tinmen in the Borough Walls. Reports (that Mr Latty going to decline business) were malicious & untrue. At the time, Mr Clapp (engaged as partner) had conducted a most considerable business in the Metropolis for many years. Bells neatly hung. (16 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1608/ article:3 c |
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| Services: Prosser's new-invented water closet for bedchambers & dressing rooms - working model may be seen at Mr Wm. Birchall's upholstery warehouse, Queen Sq, Bath. Also Prosser's new-invented engine for gardens & extinguishing fires. Mr Prosser has fixed engines & WCs in Bath & its environs with great satisfaction to customers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1612/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: ## very large orders sent off for Danzig with instructions to ship wheat directly for the English factors ((London, 24 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1626/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: American War - copy of order by USA in Congress of 7 Nov 1782 for release of Capt. Asgill; copy of letter from Gen Washington to Capt Asgill dated 13 Nov, re. his release & enclosing a passport for New York (London, 14 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1617/ article:2:00 AM |
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| News: copy of letter from Lord Howe (at Bath dated 16 Dec) in answer to the vote of thanks voted to him by the House of Commons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1618/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Finance: notice - renters in Bailey Close not to pay any rents, except to Mr Edward Vernon Goodall, who is authorised to receive them - John Dodd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre programme - Thursday "The Tragedy of Cleone" (not performed here for 20 years) with "The Flitch of Bacon"; Saturday "The Maid of the Mill", with the "Virgin Unmask'd". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Col. Laurens (son of Mr Laurens, late a prisoner in Tower [of London]) was killed on 27 Aug 1782, while attacking British troops in Charlestown, America Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1471/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: ## in House of Peers today, HM King gave Royal Assent inter alia to an Act for allowing the importation of wheat, flour, rye, barley & all sorts of grain at a low duty (London Gazette, Westminster 23 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1625/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Capt Walters to Miss Ann Williams, dtr of Mr Williams, maltster, of Bristol, at Keynsham yesterday [19 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Dowager Duchess of Chandos, Duke & Duchess of Chandos, Duke & Duchess of Grafton, Marquis of Carmarthen, Lord & Lady Tracey, Lord Cunningham, Lady Jane Stanley, Lady Cunliffe, Lady Hole [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1631/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Richard Harding's Academy, Trim St, Bath. Instruction of youth in writing, accounts, use of the globe, rudiments of surveying etc. Reopens 6 Jan, school has increased greatly so an assistant procured. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1623/ article:2 d |
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| Music: last subscptn concert - New Assembly Rooms Wed 1 Jan. Miscell concert Vocalists.Sgnr Tenducci, Miss Storer, Sgnr Rauzinni & Miss Cantelo. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1614/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural Society - annual meeting contd., new premiums agreed mainly agricultural, also 5 guin premium to butcher who shall adopt the Italian method of killing horned cattle, sheep & hogs in 1783. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1586/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: counterfeit currency, caution - forged Bank of England £10 notes - require minute examination to detect. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1638/ article:3 c |